Social Work Case Manager Jobs in Texas
Social Work Case Manager jobs in Texas are in high and consistent demand, concentrated across child welfare, behavioral health, and hospital discharge planning, with openings at every level from entry-level case aide to senior case management supervisor. Houston, Dallas-Fort Worth, and San Antonio anchor the largest share of postings, where employers such as Texas Health Resources, CHRISTUS Health, and the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services maintain deep and ongoing hiring. Medical case management and substance use recovery coordination are among the most in-demand specialties right now. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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JOB DESCRIPTION
JOB GOAL: The Special Programs Case Manager will be responsible for coordinating Special Education, Section 504 and Dyslexia Programs in compliance with federal, state and district requirements for assigned campus(es) at the district and ensuring provision of effective instructional and related services per IEPs and 504 plans developed based on individual student needs.
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
- Minimum 2 years of special education teaching experience (Preferred)
- Valid Texas Educator Certification with required special education endorsement (Preferred)
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Understands and supports the mission, vision and values of Harmony Public Schools.
- Manages the IEP and 504 process in all aspects, including initial and re-evaluations, all required meetings, documentation and reporting, and compliance with all applicable laws and policies for assigned campus(es) at the district.
- Plans, prepares, and facilitates ARD/504 meetings, and serves as a member of the Admission, Review and Dismissal/504 Committee.
- Participates in placement decisions based on educational, sociological and physiological data presented to the committee.
- Establishes new objectives based on the findings of the evaluation team to be presented as recommendations to the ARD Committee.
- Monitors and supports the school’s compliance to timelines and state and federal regulations.
- Responds to inquiries or complaints from parents in a timely manner.
- Assists regular school personnel in providing an appropriate educational environment for mainstreamed students.
- Trains teachers of special population, general education teachers and other staff and ensure they understand and comply with confidentiality of students in accordance with both state and federal laws.
- Participates in professional development activities and staff meetings as required or assigned.
- Assists school administration in scheduling classes for SPED instruction.
- Assists in the planning and implementation of staff development and in-service programs pertaining to special education.
- Monitors SPED/504 students’ academic progress that is reflected in the formative and summative evaluations to ensure students meet desired educational goals and uses assessment results to coordinate SPED instruction and schedule.
- Compiles, maintains, submits and files all physical and computerized reports, records, and other documents required by the district, state and federal laws.
- Ensures SPED classroom(s) and/or instructional environment is safe, organized and conducive to learning, with accessibility to all students.
- Establishes and maintains communication, both written and oral, with parents, students, principals, and teachers to keep them informed of student progress.
- Collaborates with district personnel, Region service centers, and other professionals to carry out school wide instructional or related activities for SPED/504 students and their parents to better educate them on SPED/504 services and programs.
- Collaborates with general education teachers to ensure SPED/504 student's instructional needs are being met.
- Advocates for SPED/504 students to ensure they have an equitable educational opportunity.
- Continually communicates with students on instructional expectations and keeps them informed of their progress in meeting those expectations.
- Provides SPED instruction if assigned. If the coordinator has a teaching role, comply with the position description of SPED teacher.
- Supports general education/special education teachers and administrators in implementation of appropriate strategies to meet the needs of students with disabilities.
- Supports implementation of accommodations and modifications for students with IEPs in the general education classroom and during Special Education service time.
- Ensures implementation of instructional programs which utilizes knowledge of learning styles and modalities and correlates Individual Education Plans with regular program curriculum guides.
- Ensures timely dissemination of modifications, accommodations and IEPs to the related teachers and personnel and keeps related documentation.
- Plans, develops, implements, and administers programs and services to meet identified needs, including development and implementation of new programs and services.
- Redesigns curriculum to suit new objectives.
- Suggests alternative teaching methods.
- Assesses relation between student performance and handicapping condition.
- Identifies the need for remedial or tutorial assistance to students.
- Utilizes the special education staff and coordinates input to meet the needs of each special education child.
- Maintains confidential records of assigned students and completes reports and other evaluations.
- Creates and maintains Special Education documentation as required by federal, state and district regulations.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
- Knowledge of Admission, Review, and Dismissal (ARD) Committee process and Individual Education Plan (IEP) goal setting process and implementation.
- Ability to prioritize tasks and coordinate multiple projects to meet specific deadlines.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality of privileged and sensitive information.
- Ability to maintain professional behavior, appearance, and work ethic to always represent HPS in a positive manner.
- Ability to communicate effectively in both written and oral forms with all levels of management, both internal and external to the district.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships both internal and external to the district.
- Ability to use computer including software, database used by the district, spreadsheet and word processing software, calculator, copy machine and telephone.
- Ability to analyze data.
- Ability to use effective interview techniques, effective public speaking skills, and problem-solving skills.
WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Light Work: may require occasional light lifting.
- Nights and weekend activities will be occasionally required.
- Position is based in a Harmony campus and requires on-site presence during regular business hours.
- Position may require assignment to multiple campuses depending on the need and caseload.
- Position is in office setting and may involve prolonged work at a desk in one location.
- Excessive travel may be required.
Other Details
Location: CAMPUS
Department: Campus
Dept. in Charge: Program
Reports To: District Coordinator - Special Education
Pay Grade: Band 5
FLSA Status: Exempt
Job Type: Full Time
Work Hours: Normal School hours / 189 days
JOB DESCRIPTION
JOB GOAL: The Special Programs Case Manager will be responsible for coordinating Special Education, Section 504 and Dyslexia Programs in compliance with federal, state and district requirements for assigned campus(es) at the district and ensuring provision of effective instructional and related services per IEPs and 504 plans developed based on individual student needs.
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
- Minimum 2 years of special education teaching experience (Preferred)
- Valid Texas Educator Certification with required special education endorsement (Preferred)
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Understands and supports the mission, vision and values of Harmony Public Schools.
- Manages the IEP and 504 process in all aspects, including initial and re-evaluations, all required meetings, documentation and reporting, and compliance with all applicable laws and policies for assigned campus(es) at the district.
- Plans, prepares, and facilitates ARD/504 meetings, and serves as a member of the Admission, Review and Dismissal/504 Committee.
- Participates in placement decisions based on educational, sociological and physiological data presented to the committee.
- Establishes new objectives based on the findings of the evaluation team to be presented as recommendations to the ARD Committee.
- Monitors and supports the school’s compliance to timelines and state and federal regulations.
- Responds to inquiries or complaints from parents in a timely manner.
- Assists regular school personnel in providing an appropriate educational environment for mainstreamed students.
- Trains teachers of special population, general education teachers and other staff and ensure they understand and comply with confidentiality of students in accordance with both state and federal laws.
- Participates in professional development activities and staff meetings as required or assigned.
- Assists school administration in scheduling classes for SPED instruction.
- Assists in the planning and implementation of staff development and in-service programs pertaining to special education.
- Monitors SPED/504 students’ academic progress that is reflected in the formative and summative evaluations to ensure students meet desired educational goals and uses assessment results to coordinate SPED instruction and schedule.
- Compiles, maintains, submits and files all physical and computerized reports, records, and other documents required by the district, state and federal laws.
- Ensures SPED classroom(s) and/or instructional environment is safe, organized and conducive to learning, with accessibility to all students.
- Establishes and maintains communication, both written and oral, with parents, students, principals, and teachers to keep them informed of student progress.
- Collaborates with district personnel, Region service centers, and other professionals to carry out school wide instructional or related activities for SPED/504 students and their parents to better educate them on SPED/504 services and programs.
- Collaborates with general education teachers to ensure SPED/504 student's instructional needs are being met.
- Advocates for SPED/504 students to ensure they have an equitable educational opportunity.
- Continually communicates with students on instructional expectations and keeps them informed of their progress in meeting those expectations.
- Provides SPED instruction if assigned. If the coordinator has a teaching role, comply with the position description of SPED teacher.
- Supports general education/special education teachers and administrators in implementation of appropriate strategies to meet the needs of students with disabilities.
- Supports implementation of accommodations and modifications for students with IEPs in the general education classroom and during Special Education service time.
- Ensures implementation of instructional programs which utilizes knowledge of learning styles and modalities and correlates Individual Education Plans with regular program curriculum guides.
- Ensures timely dissemination of modifications, accommodations and IEPs to the related teachers and personnel and keeps related documentation.
- Plans, develops, implements, and administers programs and services to meet identified needs, including development and implementation of new programs and services.
- Redesigns curriculum to suit new objectives.
- Suggests alternative teaching methods.
- Assesses relation between student performance and handicapping condition.
- Identifies the need for remedial or tutorial assistance to students.
- Utilizes the special education staff and coordinates input to meet the needs of each special education child.
- Maintains confidential records of assigned students and completes reports and other evaluations.
- Creates and maintains Special Education documentation as required by federal, state and district regulations.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
- Knowledge of Admission, Review, and Dismissal (ARD) Committee process and Individual Education Plan (IEP) goal setting process and implementation.
- Ability to prioritize tasks and coordinate multiple projects to meet specific deadlines.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality of privileged and sensitive information.
- Ability to maintain professional behavior, appearance, and work ethic to always represent HPS in a positive manner.
- Ability to communicate effectively in both written and oral forms with all levels of management, both internal and external to the district.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships both internal and external to the district.
- Ability to use computer including software, database used by the district, spreadsheet and word processing software, calculator, copy machine and telephone.
- Ability to analyze data.
- Ability to use effective interview techniques, effective public speaking skills, and problem-solving skills.
WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Light Work: may require occasional light lifting.
- Nights and weekend activities will be occasionally required.
- Position is based in a Harmony campus and requires on-site presence during regular business hours.
- Position may require assignment to multiple campuses depending on the need and caseload.
- Position is in office setting and may involve prolonged work at a desk in one location.
- Excessive travel may be required.
Other Details
Location: CAMPUS
Department: Campus
Dept. in Charge: Program
Reports To: District Coordinator - Special Education
Pay Grade: Band 5
FLSA Status: Exempt
Job Type: Full Time
Work Hours: Normal School hours / 189 days
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Social Work Case Manager Job Market in Texas
A snapshot from current Texas openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Houston Methodist9
- Harmony Public Schools7
- Harris County6
- Kindred Hospitals6
- Memorial Hermann Health System3
Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services20
- Education8
- Government & Public Sector6
- Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals1
- Non-Profit & Social Services1
What Texas Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in social work case manager jobs across Texas.
- Active Texas Social Work license (LBSW, LMSW, or LCSW) issued by TSBSWE
- Bachelor's or master's degree in social work from a CSWE-accredited program
- Experience with care coordination, discharge planning, or community resource navigation
- Proficiency in electronic health records or case management software such as Epic
- Bilingual English and Spanish skills preferred for many Texas urban and rural markets
- Knowledge of Texas Medicaid, CHIP, and local community service provider networks
Social Work Case Manager Jobs in Texas: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a social work case manager in Texas?
To work as a social work case manager in Texas, you need a license from the Texas State Board of Social Worker Examiners, known as TSBSWE. A bachelor's degree in social work qualifies you for the Licensed Baccalaureate Social Worker credential, while a master's degree opens the LMSW and clinical LCSW pathways. Most case management roles in hospital and child welfare settings require at least an LMSW, and Texas requires supervised hours before you can sit for the full independent license.
How much do social work case managers make in Texas?
Social work case managers in Texas earn a median of about $69,990 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $40,210 for the lowest 10% to over $98,150 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire social work case managers in Texas?
Employers hiring social work case managers in Texas right now include Houston Methodist, Harmony Public Schools, and Harris County, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. Texas's size and its mix of large public health systems, nonprofit behavioral health agencies, and managed care organizations means the hiring pool is unusually broad compared to most states.
Which Texas cities have the most social work case manager jobs?
Houston, Sugar Land, and Dallas have the most social work case manager openings in Texas. Houston's concentration of major hospital systems and a large uninsured population drives the highest volume, Dallas-Fort Worth adds corporate-based employee assistance and managed care demand, and San Antonio's military community and large VA presence create steady openings in veteran services and behavioral health.
Are there remote social work case manager jobs in Texas?
Yes, but they're less common than in purely desk-based fields because case management frequently involves in-person client contact, home visits, and facility coordination. About 0% of social work case manager openings tied to Texas are remote or hybrid as of June 2026, and the roles most likely to allow remote work are telephonic utilization review, managed care coordination, and insurance-based case management positions.
How can I get hired as a social work case manager in Texas with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying for case aide, care coordinator, or social work assistant roles at large Texas systems like CHRISTUS Health or the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services, which regularly hire candidates still completing supervised hours. Community mental health centers operated by local mental health authorities across Texas also bring on new graduates under clinical supervision. Completing your LBSW or enrolling in an LMSW program while working in an adjacent role such as benefits specialist or patient navigator strengthens your candidacy considerably.
Where can I find and apply to social work case manager jobs in Texas?
You can find and apply to social work case manager jobs in Texas on Migrate Mate, which lists current Texas openings across hospitals, nonprofits, managed care organizations, and public agencies. Find roles that match your license level and specialty, then apply directly to the employer through the listing.
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